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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS600 Manual (190 pages)
WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
What Is Wifi 7
10
Additional Documentation
10
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
11
Unpack Your Router
12
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
12
Rear Panel
15
Router Label
16
Position Your Router
17
Cable Your Router
18
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
20
Connect to the Router Network
21
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
21
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
21
Types of Logins
22
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
22
Automatic Internet Setup
22
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router
24
Change the Language
25
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
25
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings
27
Use the Setup Wizard
28
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
29
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
29
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
31
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
32
About High-Speed Internet Connections and Internet Port Aggregation
34
Get Multi-Gigabit Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
35
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
36
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
36
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
37
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
40
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
41
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
42
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
44
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
46
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
47
Manage the MTU Size
49
MTU Concepts
49
Change the MTU Size
50
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
52
NETGEAR Armor
53
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
53
Network Access Control List
53
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
54
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
56
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
58
Block Internet Sites and Services
59
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
59
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
61
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
61
Block Services from the Internet
62
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
63
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
64
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
66
Change Your Country or Region
67
Disable or Reenable Smart Connect
67
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
68
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio
69
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
70
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
70
Change the 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz, or 6 Ghz Wifi Channel
72
Change the Wifi Mode
73
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
74
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
76
Set up a Wifi Schedule
76
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
77
Change the Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, or Preamble Mode for a Radio
78
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
79
Use the WPS Wizard with the Push Button
79
Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN
80
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
82
Manage the WAN Settings
83
Change the WAN Security Settings
83
Set up a Default DMZ Server
84
Manage IGMP Proxying
85
Manage NAT Filtering
85
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
86
Change the LAN IP Address Settings or RIP Settings
87
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
88
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
89
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
90
Reserve an IP Address
90
Edit a Reserved IP Address
91
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
92
Manage Custom Static Routes
92
Set up a Static Route
93
Edit a Static Route
94
Delete a Static Route
95
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
95
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
96
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
97
Enable or Disable Flow Control for Ethernet Ports
98
Manage Ethernet LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
99
Set up LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
100
View or Change the Router LAN Port Aggregation Mode
101
Chapter 8 Optimize Performance
103
Enable Qos
104
Set the Internet Bandwidth for Your Router
104
Update the Qos Database
105
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Qos
106
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
107
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router
109
Update the Router Firmware
110
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
110
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
111
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
112
Change the Admin Password
112
Enable Admin Password Reset
113
Reset the Admin Password
114
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
115
Change the Router's Device Name
115
Manage the Router Configuration File
116
Back up the Settings
116
Restore the Settings
117
Erase the Settings
117
Monitor the Router and Network
118
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
118
View Devices Currently on the Network
119
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
120
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
121
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
123
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
123
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
124
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
125
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
125
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
127
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
128
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
128
Set the NTP Server
129
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
130
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
131
Return the Router to Router Mode
132
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
132
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
133
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
134
Use the Reset Button
134
Erase the Settings
135
Chapter 10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router
136
USB Device Requirements
137
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
137
Display Network Folders on a Storage Device
138
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
139
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
139
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
139
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Mac
140
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
141
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
143
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
144
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
145
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
146
Change the Media Server Settings or Rescan Media Files
146
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
149
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
149
Use a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Have
150
Manage Your Existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS Account
151
Your Personal FTP Server
152
Set up Your Personal FTP Server: Overview of Steps
152
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
152
Set up HTTPS Access through the Internet
153
Access a USB Storage Device through the Internet
154
Chapter 12 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
156
About VPN Connections
157
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
157
Enable Openvpn Service on the Router
158
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
159
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
160
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac
161
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
162
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
163
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
164
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
164
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
165
Chapter 13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
167
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
168
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server
168
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
169
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
170
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
171
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
171
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
172
Manage Port Triggering
172
Add a Port Triggering Rule
173
Change a Port Triggering Rule
174
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
175
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
176
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule
176
Disable Port Triggering
177
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
178
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting
179
Quick Tips
180
Sequence to Restart Your Network
180
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
180
Check the Wifi Settings
180
Check the Network Settings
181
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface
181
Troubleshoot with the Leds
182
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
182
Power LED Is off
182
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber
182
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
183
Wifi LED Is off
183
You Cannot Log in to the Router
183
You Cannot Access the Internet
185
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
187
Changes Are Not Saved
187
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
187
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
188
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
188
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
189
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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS600 User Manual (187 pages)
WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
What Is Wifi 7
11
Additional Documentation
11
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
12
Unpack Your Router
13
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
13
Rear Panel
16
Router Label
17
Position Your Router
18
Cable Your Router
19
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
21
Connect to the Router Network
22
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
22
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
22
Types of Logins
23
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
23
Automatic Internet Setup
23
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router
25
Change the Language
26
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
26
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings
28
Use the Setup Wizard
29
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
30
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
30
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
32
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
33
About High-Speed Internet Connections and Internet Port Aggregation
35
Get Multi-Gigabit Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
36
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
37
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
38
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
41
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
42
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
43
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
45
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
47
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
48
Manage the MTU Size
50
MTU Concepts
50
Change the MTU Size
51
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
53
NETGEAR Armor
54
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
54
Network Access Control List
54
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
55
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
57
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
59
Block Internet Sites and Services
60
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
60
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
62
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
62
Block Services from the Internet
63
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
64
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
65
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
67
Change Your Country or Region
68
Disable or Reenable Smart Connect
68
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
69
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio
70
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
71
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
71
Change the 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz, or 6 Ghz Wifi Channel
73
Change the Wifi Mode
74
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
75
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
77
Set up a Wifi Schedule
77
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
78
Change the Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, or Preamble Mode for a Radio
79
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
80
Use the WPS Wizard with the Push Button
80
Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN
81
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
82
Manage the WAN Settings
83
Change the WAN Security Settings
83
Set up a Default DMZ Server
84
Manage IGMP Proxying
85
Manage NAT Filtering
85
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
86
Change the LAN IP Address Settings or RIP Settings
87
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
88
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
89
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
90
Reserve an IP Address
90
Edit a Reserved IP Address
91
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
92
Manage Custom Static Routes
92
Set up a Static Route
93
Edit a Static Route
94
Delete a Static Route
95
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
95
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
96
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
97
Enable or Disable Flow Control for Ethernet Ports
98
Manage Ethernet LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
99
Set up LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
100
View or Change the Router LAN Port Aggregation Mode
101
Chapter 8 Optimize Performance
103
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
104
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router
106
Update the Router Firmware
107
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
107
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
108
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
109
Change the Admin Password
109
Enable Admin Password Reset
110
Reset the Admin Password
111
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
112
Change the Router's Device Name
112
Manage the Router Configuration File
113
Back up the Settings
113
Restore the Settings
114
Erase the Settings
114
Monitor the Router and Network
115
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
115
View Devices Currently on the Network
116
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
117
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
118
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
120
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
120
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
121
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
122
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
122
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
124
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
125
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
125
Set the NTP Server
126
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
127
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
128
Return the Router to Router Mode
129
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
129
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
130
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
131
Use the Reset Button
131
Erase the Settings
132
Chapter 10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router
133
USB Device Requirements
134
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
134
Display Network Folders on a Storage Device
135
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
136
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
136
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
136
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Mac
137
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
138
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
140
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
141
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
142
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
143
Change the Media Server Settings or Rescan Media Files
143
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
146
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
146
Use a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Have
147
Manage Your Existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS Account
148
Your Personal FTP Server
149
Set up Your Personal FTP Server: Overview of Steps
149
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
149
Set up HTTPS Access through the Internet
150
Access a USB Storage Device through the Internet
151
Chapter 12 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
153
About VPN Connections
154
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
154
Enable Openvpn Service on the Router
155
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
156
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
157
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac
158
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
159
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
160
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
161
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
161
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
162
Chapter 13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
164
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
165
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server
165
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
166
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
167
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
168
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
168
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
169
Manage Port Triggering
169
Add a Port Triggering Rule
170
Change a Port Triggering Rule
171
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
172
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
173
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule
173
Disable Port Triggering
174
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
175
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting
176
Quick Tips
177
Sequence to Restart Your Network
177
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
177
Check the Wifi Settings
177
Check the Network Settings
178
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface
178
Troubleshoot with the Leds
179
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
179
Power LED Is off
179
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber
179
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
180
Wifi LED Is off
180
You Cannot Log in to the Router
180
You Cannot Access the Internet
182
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
184
Changes Are Not Saved
184
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
184
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
185
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
185
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
186
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